Andre Buret

Currently Teaching

Research Interests

Similar inflammatory, immunologic, and pathophysiologic events characterize disease processes at mucosal sites such as the intestine and the lung. Critical issues to this research area include understanding the role of immune cells and mediators in the production of disease. The overall aim of my research is to define microbial-epithelial and immune cell interactions in these systems, and how such interactions may affect gastrointestinal and pulmonary physiology, responsiveness, and inflammation, in an attempt to develop novel therapeutic strategies.

Graduate Students

Amat, Christina

MSc

Effects of Giardia on intestinal mucins

Awards

2019: Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lectureship Award, American Society of Parasitologists, an award that “is to honor someone whose prominence in basic research is evident, and whose research might enhance investigations on parasites, hence fostering cross-fertilization of ideas and approaches”

2018: Great Supervisor Award, presented by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Calgary.

2013: Inducted a member of the Order of the University of Calgary (“to recognize exemplary service to the university and the community (local, provincial, and international), international stature as a scientist, and award-winning teaching”).